Digitalis spp. Ruby Glow

Common Name: Ruby Glow Foxglove

Description:
Digitalis ‘Ruby Glow’ is a striking foxglove variety, producing tall spires of deep ruby-red, bell-shaped flowers with intricate speckled throats. Blooming from late spring through summer, this elegant perennial or biennial attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. ‘Ruby Glow’ adds vertical interest to garden beds, borders, and cottage gardens, pairing beautifully with a variety of perennials. Deadheading spent blooms encourages prolonged flowering, while allowing some to set seed ensures natural self-seeding for future seasons.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 90 – 150 cm
• Width: 30 – 50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Deep Ruby Red with Speckled Throats

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial (Often Grown as Biennial)
• Suitable for Cottage Gardens
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Self-Seeding

Toxicity:

• Highly toxic to humans and pets if ingested (contains cardiac glycosides)

Companion Plants:

• Salvia (Sage)
• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)